Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34,346, George Farney, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New Jersey
Farny, George
S 34, 34.6
CONTENTS

44.277
New Jersey
George Farny
of Salem County in the state of New Jersey who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Martin of the N. Jersey line, for the term of 14 months 14 months
Inscribed on the roll of New Jersey at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 31 st of August 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th of Sep r 1819 and sent to Israel R. Wilson Woodstown, N.J.
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1819. 12 mo. 4/30. 97. 31 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1820. 48. 00
$: 145 : 31
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Entered

Notification sent to Zacharias May. By 18 Sep 1820.
Salem New Jersey

⊗ George Forney
14277
Ills grove
10 Sept 19
⊗ on looking at roll, it appears the name must be
Forney and not Forney
Mar 20

District of New-Jersey, ss.
Salem ss Inferior Court of Common Pleas June term 1820
On this fourteenth day of June 1820 personally appeared, in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Salem, in the State of New-Jersey, being a Court of Record, proceeding according to the course of the common law—having jurisdiction unlimited jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping records of its proceedings, and possessing the power of fine George Farney aged Sixty nine years, resident in Pilesgrove in said county, who, being first duly Sworn according to law, doth, on his Solemn oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:— under captain Hinder & Lloyd 4th Regiment commanded by colonel Martin Jersey line Original Declaration 31st August 1818 that he has Received a pension certificate No 14877
And I do solemnly Swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule following, and by me subscribed. viz
  one powdered horn & shot bag one 1 cup board 1 ax 1 spade  $ 5 50    one hog 3 sheep 3 chairs 1 fish barrel 1 ott flower barrel  6 50    one chest one tub 1 meat bench 1 scythe & catching 1 working tub  2 00     $ 14 00    George X Farney mark
That he is by occupation a day labourer is afflicted with the Rheumatism and weakness in the back and not able to procure labour but a small part of his time and unable to procure a living without assistance that he has been dependant on his neighbours for support for several years past that his family consists of himself aged 69 years his wife Hannah aged 65 both in capable of labour at times
Sworn to, and declared, on the 14th day of June 1820 before George X Farney mark Jeremiah Dubois Presiding Judge of Salem Court
I, JAMES NEWELL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Salem, in the State of New-Jersey, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Swear and the schedule thereunder written, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fourteen dollars and  cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twenty ninth day of July 1820
James Newell Clerk of the Court of the County of Salem

George Farney Prin.
Col. Martins N. Jersey Rep t
1777 - War -
Roll
Unless the Judge can certify positively as to the date of declaration the pension cannot be commenced earlier than 27 February 1819
The Judge is requested to certify positively as to the date of the original declara- tion. Perhaps I'll get in time. In that case, let it be forwarded to the Rep t . together with this declaration, in order that a cert t may issue accordingly -
Services
Admitted.

DISTRICT OF New Jersey — ss.
On this Twenty Seventh day of February 1819, before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Courts of common pleas of the County of Salem in for the said district, personally appeared George Farney aged Sixty eight years, resident in Salem County in the said district, who, being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said George Farney enlisted for the term of Three years or during the War on the day of April in the year Seventeen Hundred & seventy seven in Woodstown in the state of New Jersey — in the company commanded by Captain Hensley of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Martin in the line of the State of New Jersey — on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the year 1782 — , when he was discharged from service in Morris County state of New Jersey , that he was in the battles of Short Hills , Brandywine , with Gen Sullivan after the Indians , & at the taking of Lord Cornwallis and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
John Nichols
I, John Nichols Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears, to my satisfaction, that the said George Farney did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months at one time, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support. Witness my hand and Seal
February 27 1819
John Nichols
I John Nichols Judge &c do certify that the said George Farney appeared before me about the 30th of August last past and made oath to the same in substance as mentioned in the above declaration Witness my hand 27 Feb 1819  John Nichols

I, Jeremiah Smith, Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Salem & State of New Jersey, do hereby certify that John Nichols Esquire before whom the within deposition & declaration appears to have been taken, and whose name is subscribed thereto & also to the certificate, is one of the Judges of the Court aforesaid, duly appointed & commissioned. His Name Entered as such in my Office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court at Salem aforesaid the 6 th day of March A.D. 1819 Jeremiah Smith

The original declaration came to hand by mail the 21 st day of July last past which was dated the 31 st day of August 1818, I discovered a variance between the 2 declarations first as to his age second as to the time of enlistment, notwithstanding I am satisfied from various proofs and circumstances that George service  Harry  the in the Revolutionary war on the Continental for 5 or 6 years at one time. Witness my hand this 2 d day of August 1819 John Nichols

George Farney Private 76 New Jersey Line
Admitted
on Roll

Image must certify that David is poor and needs the assistance of his Country for Support
Resolutions do certify that
on Aug James R. [?] Memorandum of [?]

James
Disposition of Certificates
Image must certify that person and needs the assistance of this country for support
31 Aug
James R. Clancey Myrtlestone, N.H.
11

State of New Jersey
Salem County ss
On this Thirty first day August Anno domini 1810 before me the Subscriber, One of the Judges of the inferior court of common Pleas in and for said County, personally appeared George Farney aged Sixty- Nine Years, resident in the Township of Pilesgrove in said County, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the — following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled. An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the — Land & Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary War. That he the said George Farney enlisted in the Spring of the year 1776 — (with Bateman Hays first Lieutenant of the Company commanded by Captain Kinsey of the New Jersey Brigade ) in Pilesgrove Township, Salem County State of New Jersey; that he continued to serve in the said Corps until drafted to drive the Baggage & ammunition wagons and continued in the service of the United States until some time after the taking of Lord Cornwallis when he was discharged from service in the state of New Jersey. That he was in the Battle of Short Hills; with General Sullivan after the Indians, he was also drove some of the ammunition wagons at the Battle of Brandywine, and at the Taking of Lord Cornwallis, and that he is in

Reduced circumstances, and stands in need of assistance of his Country for Support; and that he has no other or further evidence now in his power of his said service having had the misfortune to have his Boun and discharge & other papers destroyed by fire some years ago. — Sworn to & declared Before me the day & year Aforesaid John Nichols his George Farny Mark
I John Nichols presiding Judge of the inferior Court of common pleas in the County of Salem and State of New Jersey, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said George Farny did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the secretary for the De- partment of war, pursuant to the directions of the forementioned act of congress
John Nichols
I do certify that the said George poor and needs the assistance of his Country for Support
August 2 d 1819 Witness my hand John Nichols

Memnon Smith Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Salem State of New Jersey: do hereby certify, that John Nichols Esq., whose name is subscribed to the foregoing deposition and certificate, is one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Salem aforesaid, duly appointed and commissioned and his name enrolled as such in my Office;
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my said Office at Salem aforesaid the Seventh day of October anno Domini Eighteen hundred and Eighteen.
Memnon Smith

34 346 Rev INVALID.
File No. 34 346
George Henry His Rev. Wad
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 131
[Arrangement of 1870.]
✓

old case.
Isaac R. Clanton Agt. Woods town, N. J.
Admitted.

State of New Jersey Salem County
Before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the inferior courts of common pleas in and for said County. Personally appeared Joshua Hackett of the Township of Pilesgrove in said County who being duly sworn agreeably to Law deposeth & saith that he is acquainted with George Farney of the Township of Pilesgrove in said County. That he first became acquainted with said George Farney at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania and that said Farney was then a soldier in the American Army of the Revolution and that said Farney was under Gen. Sullivan after the Indians. and that he was at the taking of Lord Cornwallis and also that said Farney was a soldier in said Army Four or Five years - and further this deponent saith not —
Sworn & Subscribed Before me at Sharytown in the Township of Pilesgrove in said County this Thirteenth day of January 1819.
John Nichols
Joshua Hackett Mark

I John Nichols one of the Judges of the inferior Court of Summerson pleas in and for the County of Screven and the State of Georgia, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the within mentioned George Farney is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support Witness my hand and Seal this thirtieth day of January 1879
John Nichols

State of New Jersey, Salem County
Before me the subscriber of one of Judges of the inferior court of common pleas in and for said county Personally appeared Walter Lowensbury of the Township of Upper Pennneck in said county who being duly sworn agreeably to law deposeth and saith that he has been acquainted with George Farney of the Township of Pilesgrove in said county from a Boy and that he knew him while in the American Army of the Revolution that he belonged to said Army and that said Farney was under General Sullivan when after the Indians and that he was also at the taking of Lord Cornwallis and also that said George Farney was in and belonged to said Army about Four or Five Years. according the to the best of this deponents knowledge and belief and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and subscribed before me at Sharptown in sd Township of Pilesgrove this 30 th day of January 1815
Walter Lowensbury
John Nichols